SRJC Course Outlines

10/31/2024 7:22:00 AMADED 748.4 Course Outline as of Summer 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ADED 748.4Title:  INTRO TREE MAINTENANCE  
Full Title:  Introduction to Tree Maintenance and Pruning
Last Reviewed:11/26/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum0Lecture Scheduled08 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum0Lab Scheduled3.004 min.Lab Scheduled24.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total24.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 24.00 

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ADLTED 748.4

Catalog Description:
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Students will learn and practice the basics of tree pruning and maintenance.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Students will learn and practice the basics of tree pruning and maintenance.
(Non-Credit Course)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Effectively prune and train a variety of trees and shrubs common in Sonoma County and
    California.
2.  Safely use and maintain appropriate tools for pruning and training.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. List six reasons for pruning or training trees and shrubs.
2. Discuss and explain the basics of when and how to prune trees and shrubs.
3. Identify and explain how tree conditions affect the types of necessary pruning.
4. Effectively and safely use hand pruning shears, lopping shears, folding and fixed handled
    pruning saws.

Topics and Scope
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I. Reasons for Pruning and Training Trees and Shrubs
 
II. Assessing Tree Condition
 
III. Training and Pruning Systems
  A. Open Center or Vase-shaped
  B. Central Leader
  C. "Y" System
 
IV. Basics of When and How to Prune Trees
  A. Dormancy
  B. Cutting side shoots
  C. Pruning young trees
  D. Encouraging vegetative growth
  E. Creating upright branches
  F. Encouraging new growth by cutting buds
  G. Exposing the tree to sunlight by cutting tops
  H. Making clean cuts
  I. Removing old growth periodically
 
V. Tools and Safety
  A. Hand-pruning shears
  B. Lopping shears with 24 to 30-inch handles
  C. Folding or fixed-handled pruning saw with curved blades and wide-set teeth
  D. Using Ladders Safely
     1. Orchard or tripod
     2. Folding ladders
     3. Extension ladders
 
VI. Employment Opportunities in the Tree and Landscaping Industry

Assignments:
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1. Poster project showing three pruning systems;
2. Small group presentation;
3. Group work in identifying types of trees and their pruning/training needs;
4. Oral quizzes on the use of particular tools and pruning strategies (4).

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 30%
Group work identifying trees and their needs
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
15 - 20%
Oral Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
50 - 60%
Small group presentation; Poster project; Active attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials

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